Gains and Losses

Update on the dieting efforts. I have had a bit of a lull with my program. Each week, I take a break on Sundays because of company for lunch or going to lunch at someone else’s home. Mostly, I try to make the best choices I can in the situation and not to overeat. So far, this hasn’t been harmful. However, it seems like I have come to a plateua in losses. I haven’t weighed myself since my last post, and I don’t plan to weigh again until the end of this week.

I really think the biggest problem is that I am getting bored with the menu on the diet. It can be varied, but many of the choices are a bit pricey, and I am already having to cook essentially two meals since kids generally don’t eat a lot of salad and meat. I always make the same meat for the kids as what Mark and I will eat, then I make them a starchy side dish, and also make a fresh salad for Mark and me. Meal prep is a bit overwhelming some days.

That being said, I am not giving up. I am just feeling like I need to add a little variety. I think I will be spending some time looking into the diet’s menus and recipes to see if I can find some affordable options to add a little zip and keep me interested. I also hope to add more exercise to my life this week, too.

The positive side is that my energy level is pretty good, and I am looking forward to reporting more losses here. Tune in later to hear reports of success!

4 thoughts on “Gains and Losses”

  1. Jennifer, I have been doing weight watchers for the last month, trying to get off my last baby 15. I have found some great lowfat recipes that my whole family really likes, that I would love to share, if you’d like. Also, if you like fish, talipia is a great option. I get the bag of frozen stuff at Sams and it goes a pretty long way.

  2. Jessie,
    Thanks for the offer of the recipes. The biggest limitation of this diet is that it is basically meats and veggies, so the variety added by grains and dairy aren’t available. So no matter how little fat, there’s not much I can do. That being said, I wouldn’t mind seeing some of the recipes you mentioned to use on days we have company, so that my going outside the bounds of the diet will less harmful.

    Thanks also for mentioning fish. We all like fish, and I haven’t been making it much lately. So it is good to be reminded of it.

  3. I thought you looked great on Sunday – your clothes were well chosen and your hair looked great too. You’re an inspiration.

  4. Anonymous,
    I really hope you are someone from my church and not some weirdo. If you are, then thank you for the compliment and encouragement. If you are some weirdo, please do not comment on my blog again.

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